tactical folder

The M16-04 was my first quality knife. I bought one when I was 16 (1998) for about $70 at a mall knife shop. I still kinda miss it. Now they all have LAWKS :(
 
For heavy duty I would recommend the Al Mar S2K or Extrema Ratio Rao. But I wouldn't use folders for heavy duty tasks. A small fixed knife like Lakota Starling would suit your needs much better. (Off topic) By the way, does Lakota still exist? Great and fairly affordable knives, but I rarely see them anymore.
 
I don't know how "tactical" it is, but the Benchmade 710 is about as heavy duty a folder as you can find. If you need more than that, you'll need a fixed blade.

A plus for the 710 is that it carries like a small knife, as opposed to some tacticals that are like clipping a brick to your pocket.
 
MOD CQD Mk1 or now the E model, ZT's of course, Emerson (especially the CQC-12), Spyderco Manix (coming out soon), Blade-Tech Rijbak (discontinued), CS Gunsite/Voyager series are tried and true if not THE best. If its just for heavy use and not for defensive use or something else that requires fast opening the CS Pocket Bushman is pretty tough.
 
ZT 0350
Strider SMF, SNG (my pick)
Emerson HD-7 or CQC 12 no longer in production but can still be had
Benchmade Presidio, 710
S.O.G. Spec Elite I The smoothest knife i've ever handled
Hinderer XM-18
Crusader Forge
Extrema ratio
 
Esav Benyamin said:
A Rorschach test question. Each person answers with his own viewpoint, since no one has a clue to what the original poster means by "tactical".

The first answer was the best answer. :)
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But Nutnfancy says my Military is "Totally Tactical" So I am sticking to my first answer. :p



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Spyderco Military, Benchmade 520, Spyderco Endura (black blade preferably), Benchmade 551 Griptillian......
 
Best?

The large Sebenza:
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Psychopomp said:
I don't know how "tactical" it is, but the Benchmade 710 is about as heavy duty a folder as you can find. If you need more than that, you'll need a fixed blade.

A plus for the 710 is that it carries like a small knife, as opposed to some tacticals that are like clipping a brick to your pocket.
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+1

I'm surprised that the Spyderco Military has been mentioned more than the BM 710. In a side-by-side comparison, the 710 is noticeably smaller (1/2" shorter closed), yet has the same length blade. Actually, the edge on the 710 is longer.

Plus I assume (not being knowing exactly what "tactical" means in a knife) that the blade shape of 710 is more "tactical" in that it seems better suited for stabbing. The way that the handle flares out (with jimping) means that the hand is less likely to slip forward onto the blade when thrusting and hitting a target, or so it seems to me.

With D2 steel, the blade is as tough as it needs to be.

Not that the Millie is a bad choice. It's just surprising to me that more posters don't specify the 710.
 
What do you mean by "Tactical", what kind of "Tactical" things will you be doing, my guess is, most likely cutting paper and rubbing one out with your friends over how tactical operator you are with your tactical blade. Seriously I'm getting so sick of this word, how does a knife have anything to do with the use of tactics in a combat situation.

Ok... so first off lets get real, chances are you want a coated blade, with fast opening and mean looks to boot. Now I KNOW your probably thinking a serrated tanto, but **** that, it's the most useless blade shape out there.

Good news is, there are alot of blades that fit the bill, actually way to many, but some quality knives that actually are useful would be one of these
-Benchamde 710,950,730,615 etc
-Kersahw Blur and shallot models
-Spyderco Para-Militaries, Endura, Police etc
-Lone wolf t2 etc
-Emerson if you really want, but the chisel edge, and other things make them a bit cumbersome.



All of these knives will be more than enough for everyday tasks, and offer good blade length if your thinking about ever using them for defensive use.


If your looking for a heavy duty folder, get a fixed blade, or a pry bar. If you envision yourself using a folder so hard, that it would break any one of the well built knives listed above, chances are your doing something with a knife you should not be doing. I would say the that the zt 300 series (as mentioned many times) is probably one of the most rugged feeling knives I own, but its large size, and high weight for little reach (compared to slimmer longer bladed models) make it kind of awkward as a practical Large EDC choice.

Once you actually get around to using your knives everyday you will find that alot of this tactical crap is useless half the time, Get a good well made folder with a decent blade length to it, and with training and the will to fight, anything can be used as a tool to defend your life. Doesn't matter if it says benchmade, kershaw or spyderco on the side.
 
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Why do people keep equating 'tactical' with 'self-defense' when the latter is better served by a 'strategic' knife like a karambit. Most knives thought of as being for SD are actually designed to be assault weapons e.g. a Fairbairn Sykes commando dagger - so they tend to be very limited in the tasks they're suited for. A 'tactical' knife is one that is versatile so it's good for a lot of different tasks - a knife that is easy to carry and use, safe, strong and reliable - and in a pinch also be suitable for self-defense should it ever get to that - but SD is not it's primary function, which is to be a well-crafted cutting tool

Arguably the best known and respected tactical folder is the Sebenza - people rarely consider this as a knife designed for SD
 
RockyMan500 said:
What is the best heavy-duty tactical folding knife available?

With a blade around 4"...
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Define what "tactical" means. I still don't know what that work means when used to describe a knife. For hard use built like a tank knives I'd suggest Strider. I've been going over and over what I want in a tank like bullet proof folder and the Strider AR seems to be what I'm going after... they have a few other designs as well. They are no non-sense hard use knives that are built to take a lot of punishment. More than the average person will ever dish out to a folding knife.
 
antonio_luiz said:
Why do people keep equating 'tactical' with 'self-defense' when the latter is better served by a 'strategic' knife like a karambit. Most knives thought of as being for SD are actually designed to be assault weapons e.g. a Fairbairn Sykes commando dagger - so they tend to be very limited in the tasks they're suited for. A 'tactical' knife is one that is versatile so it's good for a lot of different tasks - a knife that is easy to carry and use, safe, strong and reliable - and in a pinch also be suitable for self-defense should it ever get to that - but SD is not it's primary function, which is to be a well-crafted cutting tool

Arguably the best known and respected tactical folder is the Sebenza - people rarely consider this as a knife designed for SD
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Yeah I think if it comes down to a knife to defend yourself... you've had a bad day and obviously lost your gun LOL. Knives are terrible self defense weapons.
 
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